PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The VA will need to obtain additional medical records and conduct a new examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, PTSD, degenerative joint disease and spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine, sacroiliac radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression has been reopened, and the case is remanded to determine if he is entitled to service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's heart condition is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability related to in-service injury or disease, including herbicide exposure.,PTSD was also denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for this diagnosis based on his VA examination results.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the TDIU claim. The Veteran's PTSD is related to his deployment in Afghanistan, with new evidence provided by a VA psychiatrist supporting this relationship.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the final November 2007 rating decision, which relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate claims of service connection for PTSD and a mood disorder. The Veteran's claim is now recharacterized as one for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to missing service treatment records and other issues. The Veteran is being asked to provide additional information about his military service, including any places of treatment during his second period of active service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, with levels I and II in each ear.,Tinnitus was not found to be service-connected due to lack of evidence showing it manifested within one year after separation from active service or being related to the service-connected hearing loss.,PTSD was not found to be service-connected because there is no evidence of its occurrence during service, and continuity of symptomatology could not be established.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation as of June 1, 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective October 18, 2006. His chronic duodenal ulcer with jejunal diverticulum does not warrant an extraschedular rating. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantial and gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and a left shoulder disability due to insufficient evidence supporting the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is granted, and the case is remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric condition is related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the cases of macular degeneration and back disability for further development. The appellant is asked to provide proof that she paid for the last funeral expenses.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to failure to obtain SSA records and provide adequate reasons for denial.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete personnel file and need for a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's service records do not mention his claimed assault, but there are some references to off-duty conduct issues. The examiner will assess whether PTSD is related to service.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's skin rash is granted as service-connected, but the respiratory disability and kidney disability claims are dismissed without prejudice.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD has been granted. Service connection for COPD was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CIDP, PTSD, and an undiagnosed illness manifested by abnormal weight loss are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that his conditions do not necessitate regular aid and assistance from another person.